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"Georgia Tom" Dorsey (1899-1993)

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Hill, Ian

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Encyclopedia article about "Georgia Tom" Dorsey. "Georgia Tom" Dorsey first gained recognition as a blues pianist in the 1920s and later became known as the father of gospel music for his role in developing, publishing, and promoting the gospel blues.
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